Wood Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Stories
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Transposition of the Great Arteries: Mazan’s Story
When their son is born with a complex congenital heart defect, a Lehigh Valley family turns to CHOP for care.
Siena’s Story: Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele
A life-altering experience — and life-changing care — at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment inspired Siena’s family to ease the burden for others.
Given’s Story: Prenatal Care and Postnatal Surgery for Sacrococcygeal Teratoma
When Given’s parents learned their unborn baby had a sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT), a tumor on the tailbone, they sought help and hope at CHOP.
Christian’s Story: 22 Years After Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida
In 2000, Christian had fetal surgery for spina bifida at CHOP. Today, he’s an EMT. Follow his journey.
Lyra’s Story: Celebrating the 5,000th Baby Born in the Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit
After learning their unborn daughter’s life was at risk from a tumor growing on her tailbone, Lyra’s parents found hope in the SCT experts at CHOP.
Treatment for Congenital Hypothyroidism Before Birth: Jane’s Story
When a 20-week-old fetus was diagnosed with a large goiter, CHOP experts offered a novel solution – regular infusions of thyroid hormone into the umbilical cord.
AJ’s Story: Fetal Surgery for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Fetal surgery for severe CDH gave AJ’s lungs a chance to grow before birth, improving his chances of a better outcome. Today, the 6-year-old is thriving.
Asher’s Story: Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Asher came to CHOP for a fetal surgery procedure called FETO to treat his severe CDH before he was born, giving him the best chance to survive and thrive.
Twin-twin Transfusion Syndrome: Josephine and Athena’s Story
When their twins were diagnosed prenatally with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, a New Jersey couple found hope at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Treatment Before Birth: Hendrix’s Story
When their unborn baby was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), Alyssa and Louis turned to CHOP for treatment before and after birth.